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Overview |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | - | ||
| Admitted | 147 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $289 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (298 students vs. 158 students)
Simon's Rock vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or Laurel University?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 486.7% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 486.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Laurel University ($61,600.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Simon's Rock ($19,269 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 85.3% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($9,280 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 513.6% larger than aid received Laurel University ($38,119 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Simon's Rock .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Simon's Rock vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or Laurel University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Laurel University and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $1,000 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $13,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,969)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($149 vs. $289)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/